Research and Evaluation
Early Childhood Development: Investing in Oregon’s Economic Future
Issue Brief 1 Building and sustaining a robust Oregon economy in the midst of intense global competition depends on a highly educated and skilled workforce. And yet, we are failing to invest in our future workers, parents, and citizens when we get the greatest...
The Marshmallow Test
Would your child pass the marshmallow test? See how it works in this CBS video, courtesy of Mind in the Making.
James Heckman: What’s the Rate of Return on Social Skills?
Economist James Heckman links "soft skills" like attention, motivation, and self-confidence to lifelong success. Here, Heckman argues that investing in these skills will provide a greater return than investing in social programs or infrastructure....
